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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:2

St. Paul opens his Second Epistle with the expression of the same good wishes which he expressed in his earlier Epistle. There is no need of a spiritual parsimony for reserving highest benedictions. The best can be breathed freely, because there is no end to the resources of God. But we need not fear to repeat them, inasmuch as they are always suitable to Christian needs. Though we may tire of the words, "grace and peace," and shall do so if we do not enter into the spirit of them, we can... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:3

We . Not to be restricted to Paul, the plural being used for the singular, as is elsewhere the case ( 1 Thessalonians 2:8 ; 1 Thessalonians 3:1 ); but inclusive of Silas and Timothy, inasmuch as they are mentioned directly before (see note to 1 Thessalonians 1:2 ). Are bound; feel ourselves morally constrained. To thank God always for you, brethren. The apostle first praises his converts for what good was in them, before he censures them for their faults, and in this manner he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Thanksgiving for the spiritual progress of the Thessalonians. Timothy had brought the apostle tidings of their faith, their love, their sufferings, and their patience. I. THE GROUNDS OF HIS THANKSGIVING . "Because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all toward each other aboundeth." 1 . The marked growth of their faith. At his last writing to them he had hinted at deficiencies in their faith ( 1 Thessalonians 3:10 ), but he had now... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:4

So that we ourselves. "We"—Paul and Silas and Timothy, the founders of the Church of Thessalonica. "We ourselves," not merely we of our own accord (Hofmann), but we as well as our informants, who brought us this intelligence of the increase of your faith and love. Glory in you in the Churches of God; that is, in those Churches with which we come in contact; namely, the Church at Corinth and the Churches in Achaia. It would appear from this that several Churches had been founded in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:4

1 . Its nature. It denotes steadfast endurance. Negatively, not stoical endurance or apathetic fatalism. Positively, a spirit of calm submission to the providence of God and resignation to his will. 2 . Its source. It has its root in faith; it is one of the fruits of the Spirit; and it is combined with hope. 3 . Means of acquiring it. Pray to God as the Giver of patience; look to Christ as the Example of patience; submit to affliction as the cause of patience; cultivate... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:5

Which is a manifest token. A sentence in apposition, so that the words, "which is," printed in italics, ought to be omitted. By "token" is here meant pledge or proof. The reference is not simply to the Thessalonians, but to the whole clause—to the fact of the Thessalonians steadfastly enduring persecutions and affliction; in other words, to their sufferings for the sake of the gospel. Of the righteous —just— judgment of God. Not to be referred to the present state, and particularly to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:6

Seeing it is; or rather, if indeed it is; if so be that it is (R.V.). A hypothetical sentence, not, however, introducing an uncertain or conditional fact, but an emphatic assertion—what is felt by all to be true. A righteous thing with God. Not only will the justice of God be displayed in the rewards of the righteous, in counting them worthy of the kingdom of God for which they suffer, but it will also be displayed in the punishments to be inflicted on their persecutors. To recompense... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are bound to thank God always for you; - See the notes on 1 Thessalonians 1:2. “As it is meet.” Since it is fit or proper. “Because that your faith groweth exceedingly.” It would seem probable from this that Paul had heard from them since his First Epistle was written. He had doubtless received intelligence of the error which prevailed among them respecting his views of the coming of the Lord Jesus, and of the progress which the truth was making, at the same time. “And the charity of every... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:4

So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God - That is, we mention your example to other churches, and glory in it, as an evidence of what the gospel is suited to do; see the notes on 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20; compare the notes on 2 Corinthians 9:2.For your patience - Your patient endurance of trials.And faith - Fidelity, or constancy. You have shown unwavering confidence in God in your afflictions.In all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure - See the notes on 1... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:5

Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God - The word “which” is supplied by our translators, and there may be some doubt to what the apostle has reference as being “a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God.” The general sense seems to be, that the fact that they were thus persecuted was an evidence that there would be a future judgment, when the righteous who were persecuted would be rewarded, and the wicked who persecuted them would be punished. The manner in which... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:3

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:3

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:4

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:4

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:5

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Thessalonians 1:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Thessalonians 1:5

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